REBOA refined. REBOA made easier. SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. introduced its latest aortic occlusion catheter, the ER-REBOA™ PLUS this week at the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Annual Meeting. Designed for improved ease of use, it is REBOA refined for controlling massive non-compressible hemorrhage. “The […]
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Compelling New Research Links Increased Omega-3 Intake to Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes
Study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings supports multiple cardiovascular risk reductions SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A new study, the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on cardiovascular prevention to date, provides compelling evidence for consuming more EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, respectively) […]
Flexible Electronics for Wearable Cardiac Monitoring Technologies, IDTechEx Report Investigates
BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In today’s digital age, focus on digital health and the quantified self have led to the rapid rise of heart rate monitoring technologies through wearables such as fitness trackers and smartwatches. Such devices have already proven their ability in detecting hidden heart conditions such as tachycardia […]
Shape Memory Medical Announces First Patient Enrollment in AAA-SHAPE Study
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shape Memory Medical Inc., developer of innovative therapies for cardiovascular and neurovascular markets, announced the initiation of AAA-SHAPE, the Company’s prospective safety study of the IMPEDE-FX Embolization Plug devices when used for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) sac filling during elective endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The study’s first […]
Medtronic TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Is Cost Effective for Patients at Increased Risk of Infections
Economic Analysis of the WRAP-IT Patient Population in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Long-Term Results from WRAP-IT, Data on Impact of Infections Also Published DUBLIN, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced new data from the landmark WRAP-IT study, showing the TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope […]
Novartis US Foundation commits $25M to improve health equity by reducing health disparities in the US
Building on $10M+ commitments to date, US Foundation is providing up to an additional $15M due to emergence of COVID-19 pandemic and elevated focus on social injustice Commitment to include partnerships and support to address the underrepresentation of minorities, including African American/Black and Hispanic communities, in clinical trials Reinforces US […]
JanOne Announces Strategic Plan to Divest its Legacy Businesses
Update on plans for sale of recycling business. Divesting will allow for focus on core life science assets LAS VEGAS, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — JanOne Inc. (Nasdaq: JAN), a company focused on developing treatments for conditions that cause severe pain and drugs with non-addictive, pain-relieving properties, provided an update today regarding its initiatives […]
DiNAQOR AG Appoints Eduard Ayuso as Chief Technology Officer
Company Also Expands Advisory and Leadership Teams with New Member of Scientific Advisory Board, Chairman of DiNAQOR UK, and General Counsel PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DiNAQOR AG, a gene therapy platform company, today announced that Eduard Ayuso, D.V.M., Ph.D. has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer. The Company also announced the addition of Mauro Giacca, […]
CoreMap Completes $10.5 Million Series A Financing
Round led by Qure Ventures Will Accelerate Development of CoreMap’s Technology to Enable Curative, Patient-Specific Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoreMap announced today it has completed a $10.5 million Series A financing led by Qure Ventures. The round included both existing investors such […]
VitalConnect Announces Initiation of TELESTAR-TAVR Clinical Study
Study will evaluate the impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction following a transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VitalConnect®, Inc., a leader in remote and in-hospital wearable biosensor technology, announced today that it has begun the TELESTAR-TAVR clinical study (Deployment of Telemedicine […]



